NOTES FOR STUFFED FISH ROLLS One tip for making the excellent fish rolls is to roll up the fillets from the head to the tail end and place them closely together in a baking dish. Looking for the best way to cook delicate or flaky fish? Pan-frying is a great choice as it creates a […]
TAHINI NUTRITION Tahini is a delighful way to add powerful antioxidants and healthy fats to your diet, as well as a number of vitamins and minerals. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and its health benefits may include reducing risk factors for heart disease and protecting brain health.
POWERFUL HEALTH BENEFITS OF SPICES USED IN THIS SALAD Cumin has many evidence-based health benefits. Some of these have been known since ancient times, while others are only just being discovered. Using cumin as a spice increases antioxidant intake, promotes digestion, provides iron, may improve blood sugar control and may reduce food-borne illnesses. Cinnamon is […]
USING AQUA FABA IN BECHAMEL Aquafaba is the liquid in a can of chickpeas or made by slow-cooking soaked, dried chickpeas then draining out the liquid. . This starchy liquid is a great binder directly from the can, that’s super handy, as it whips and creates a foam. As a result, aquafaba is able to […]
NUTRITIONAL YEAST 101 I am new to using nutritional yeast, and it was introduced to me by one of the top vegan chefs in Athens. Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and usually gluten-free; it is deactivated yeast (unlike baker’s yeast or brewer’s yeast) that has been grown for human consumption. It’s a rich source of B […]
TIPS 1.Let the dough do its second rise in the pan it will be baked in. Since you won’t have to move the dough after its second rise, it will keep as much air in as possible.2. Be generous with the olive oil in the pan! Pour a ⅛-¼ inch layer of olive oil into […]
FAVA – BROAD BEANS: Fava beans, aka broad beans, have a fascinating history. They have been part of the Mediterranean diet forever, albeit with some reservation. They were among the few plant-based foods prohibited by the ancient Greek mathematician Pythagoras, who had a large cult following and preached a vegetarian diet. Although fava beans are […]
You can freeze the brownie pieces for about 10 minutes just after cooling them down on the rack, a trick that will give them an intensely fidgy texture.
A LITTLE HISTORY: If you’re using Cretan barley rusks, here is a little history: Barley rusks, a traditional Cretan bread product, are essentially double-baked bread, made with barley flour and usually with a little whole wheat flour added to the mix. Making rusks used to be a common practice for families that could not bake […]
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN-RICE DISHES: Chicken and rice are a classic combo in the Mediterranean kitchen. In the context of the Ikaria Diet Recipe Club, enjoying animal protein at most once a week fits into an overall meal plan. On Ikaria, chicken and rooster are both esteemed meats, and in the traditional diet they were consumed sparingly, […]